The 2012 Chase for the Sprint Cup comes to an end Sunday night at Homestead-Miami Speedway. After nine hard-fought races, the Chase is down to two drivers: Brad Keselowski leads Jimmie Johnson by 20 points entering the season finale. How did they get here? Here are 10 moments that have defined the 2012 Chase:

1. Gordon throttled

The four-time Cup champion entered the Chase with three consecutive top-three finishes and five top-fives in his previous seven races. He had only one win all year but his strong showings at the end of the regular season indicated that he could make a bid for a fifth Cup title.